The bill amends existing laws related to prison riot offenses, specifically addressing the definitions and implications of such offenses for individuals incarcerated in facilities operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families or county juvenile detention facilities. It introduces new provisions allowing individuals convicted of prison riot offenses to apply for the vacation of their records if they were incarcerated at the time of the offense. The court is mandated to grant this application if the individual qualifies, thereby expunging the conviction from their record. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for offenders to seek relief from sentences that were influenced by past prison riot convictions, ensuring that such convictions do not adversely affect their current sentencing.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to manage prison riot behavior through an internal behavioral management system, treating such behavior as an infraction. It also retroactively applies to all prison riot convictions or adjudications charged within five years prior to the bill's effective date. The act is declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately to preserve public peace, health, and safety.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9.94.049, 9.94A.640
Substitute Bill: 9.94.049, 9.94A.640
Engrossed Substitute: 9.94.049, 9.94A.640
Bill as Passed Legislature: 9.94.049, 9.94A.640
Session Law: 9.94.049, 9.94A.640